University of Oregon Reviews

"Pros are Eugene and the surrounding area, the beautiful campus, affordability of the area, internship opportunities, career development personnel, and flexibility of the degree in terms of taking classes in many different departments. Cons are - some professors don't really care about teaching or their students. There is very little ethnic and racial diversity among students and faculty. The coursework isn't very rigorous."

"Eugene is a gorgeous and inspiring area. However, it is a fair bit away from a major city. There are not many graduate teaching fellowships available either. Excellent place to focus."

"The overall experience has been fantastic so far. The staff are all very interested in what they do and genuinely want their students to succeed. Additionally, the environment in which we work is great. It's very collaborative and accepting."

"The University of Oregon's College of Education is one of the most competitive education graduate programs in the nation. The faculty is dedicated to the students and are preparing them for a career dealing with making material relevant for their students as well as presenting the problematic parts of public education. The program is formatted to teach teachers to teach beyond the traditional standards of education. Teachers are taught to try to focus on the students in the classroom as individuals as well as instituting competitive learning materials. The workload is difficult. Teachers are expected to take classes, teach in local schools and prepare work samples. Hours are long and time management can be difficult. However, the faculty provides support wherever they can. The program is expensive, but I feel it is worth every penny you spend. Each textbook is chosen for a specific purpose (not just because a faculty member wrote it!) and the faculty is readily available. I would recommend this program to any person wanting to get into education to try to teach for change."

"It is an excellent program in Sustainable Design within Architecture, the graduates are known for having a leg up on green design and environmental context. We do vertical studios so some of the terms will be mixed in with undergraduates or upper graduates, this can be seen as a pro or a con. The faculty and professors are very student-oriented, are always welcoming to help out of class, and support us throughout."

"The University of Oregon Lundquist College of Business adviser's have been very helpful for the most part. Just like with anything there are things that can happen to derail your plans. If you don't agree with an answer ask someone else, persistence pays off. You need to take charge of your education, you can't expect someone else to do this for you. Once I entered into the program I found that many of the instructors want you to succeed and if you put in the effort the instructor's will go above and beyond for you."

"The Department of Anthropology at the University of Oregon is truly one of the best in the country. Our faculty represent the full spectrum of anthropology, including all subfields. The course offerings allow for a comprehensive graduate education in anthropological method and theory. Additionally, graduate students are funded through teaching fellowships. Research and travel awards are also offered annually to support graduate research. While the building the department is housed in is old, the teaching and research facilities are very modern. If you don't mind rain and love anthropology, the U of O should definitely be on your list of potential graduate schools."

"My program is extremely competitive, but will fully prepare me for work in my field. The surrounding area is lively for a small-town, but it does not have the city feel that one would expect. I would highly recommend this program to anyone."

"My time in Eugene and at the University of Oregon has been a formidable educational experience. On a daily basis, I am challenged and stimulated by professors, peers, and acquaintances. Though I find campus safety to be a major issue facing the university, transportation infrastructure such as bus and bike lanes create safer environments for students."

"Overall, I am happy with the English graduate program at UO. The coursework and pace is rigorous. My peers, the faculty, and the advanced students are very supportive. This program is ideal for students who want a tenure-track position."

"The psychology program has been moved to revamp their building and that has made it a little more difficult to go in and see advisors but other than that the program runs very well."

"As a con, there are no Graduate Teaching Fellowships in my specific field and little financial aid and resources for graduate students. As a pro the supplementary program, exceptional faculty, and location are amazing!"

"I had a mixed time at the U of O. Some of my classes were great, others not so much. My major advisor was not helpful and displayed some disdain for the fact that I was working while in college. In general not an air of respect for the students among the faculty."

"I was a bit disappointing by the lack of cultural diversity, awareness, and response from faculty."

"Although I appreciate the atmosphere of Eugene and the campus in general, the Master's of Public Administration program leaves something to be desired. Advertised as an experiential learning program, the majority of the work actually takes place in a classroom and revolves around theoretical work. In general, the advertising of the actual content of the program needs to be revisited."

"The University of Oregon was an great place to learn and gain valuable life experience. There are excellent career counseling resources available, which I found extremely useful throughout my internships. I found it very valuable to pursue internships outside of my field to accrue new interests and find out what I was good at. I would advise future students at the UO and otherwise to try things that are outside their comfort zone, because that is when you discover new interests. For example, I would not have known that I have a flare for marketing if I had not taken an internship which included a lot of online marketing. As for my degree, it is very useful for careers in translation and research, which is why I originally began the major. However, what happens when you graduate and decide that you would like a career in a broader field? It is more difficult to apply the degree to a job in your field however, like everything else, your presentation of yourself is most important. Learn to market yourself in a way that allows you to wear many hats in an organization/company. For this reason the choice of your major is important, but it is not the end all be all of career choice. College is all about finding your passion, and I think education is important to find it. Find yours at University of Oregon, where you have thousands of opportunities available to you."

"The University of Oregon is a great school for those pursuing the liberal arts. The English program is easy to understand, and the professors are great. The community surrounding the UO is very liberal, the school itself has a sort of "hippy" vibe. It's relaxed, except when it comes to the sports - the fans of the Ducks can be intense."

"Completed undergraduate work at the University of Oregon. Friends who went on to the UO Graduate School often described being unsatisfied with their education."

"The Architecture Master's Track One Program is especially wonderful for those with little to no design background. Studio atmosphere consists of vertical studios so graduate students will be in the same studios as undergraduates at times. The "Oregon" review style is also different in that it is not the traditional jury style review where one presents and all the reviewers listen, rather there are rotations and multiple times you will be presenting your project. Pros is that you get deeper feedback on your design and you practice and refine the communication of your design much more. Some view it as a con because it isn't as formal, but much more beneficial in terms of actual design style and process. It is incredibly hard to receive in-state tuition or residency for out of state students, but the cost is still relatively more affordable than comparable universities and programs. With that being said, University of Oregon is THE leading university in sustainability - it is integrated into all of our programs and it is not merely a few classes on recycling and economical material usage...it is applied to all courses and classes. A definite PRO to this program and institution."

"The Graduate portion of the music education sequence at the University of Oregon is a very strong program that is worthwhile. The classes are thought-provoking, investigative, and provide an equitable support alongside challenging classes. If I were only grading the program itself (not the surrounding area or etc.) I would give the program 8 plus stars, most definitely."